Partnership Manager

Based at Virginia Water, Surrey

Fixed Term Contract – Sept 2026 – Oct 2027

Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Who are we?

The European Tour group is one of the world’s pre-eminent golf organisations. We are responsible for running the world-famous DP World Tour, Staysure Legends Tour and HotelPlanner Tour. We also organise, alongside the PGA of America, golf’s greatest team contest - the Ryder Cup.

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering key sponsorship programs for some of the biggest names in golf? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Partnership Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of key sponsorships across the DP World Tour and HotelPlanner Tour.

About the role:

In this role you'll be the go-to person for our partners, managing day-to-day relationships, bringing sponsorship activations to life and ensuring all contractual rights are delivered. You'll collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Broadcast, Content, Digital, Media, and Championship Management to create and execute integrated partner programs that drive engagement and value. Plus, you'll oversee on-site tournament activations, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.

To succeed, you'll need strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a solid understanding of sports sponsorship and brand activation. Being highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, event-driven environment is a must.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands in golf. The role may involve international travel and extended hours during key events. Due to tournament requirements of the role, the latest start date for this role will be 1st September 2026.

What You'll Do:

• Manage sponsor accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual commitments.
• Foster strong relationships with sponsors, agencies, and internal teams through proactive communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key sponsor contacts, managing expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships.
• Plan, project manage and deliver onsite activations for multiple tournament partners.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports, presentations, and communications to update stakeholders and demonstrate partnership value.
• Oversee sponsorship-related invoicing, budget tracking, and other financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

What We're Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in sponsorship or account management, ideally from a rights holder, agency or brand background.
• Preferably you will have experience within sports sponsorship, with a proven track record of managing multiple sponsorship activations and events.
• Experience managing internal teams and external partners to deliver effective sponsorship programs.
• First-hand experience working on-site at events or within a sponsorship-led business.
• Familiarity with financial processes, invoicing, and reporting within a sponsorship or marketing function.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
• Adaptability and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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